Our founding fathers
Never would have thought
Their sons and their daughters
Would turn their backs on God
How else did they win
This land that we love
But by enduring the grim
With faith in God above
What else could principle
A constitution of light
That could unite all the people
And define inalienable rights
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
The Churches in America
The Mormon Moment - Newsweek
The churches of America
Share a common creed
As a nation under God
They help moral convictions lead
In late 2007 Romney traveled to Texas A&M to soothe evangelicals with a speech that downplayed the distinctiveness of Mormonism. “It’s important to recognize that while differences in theology exist between the churches in America,” he said, “we share a common creed of moral convictions.” Labels: america, mitt romney, religious freedom, romney, the churches of america
The churches of America
Share a common creed
As a nation under God
They help moral convictions lead
In late 2007 Romney traveled to Texas A&M to soothe evangelicals with a speech that downplayed the distinctiveness of Mormonism. “It’s important to recognize that while differences in theology exist between the churches in America,” he said, “we share a common creed of moral convictions.” Labels: america, mitt romney, religious freedom, romney, the churches of america
Change in America
Change in America
A change in America
That is what we need
It will take a miracle
We must pray for those who lead
May... they promote the family,
Faith, integrity, and good works
That alone improves the economy
Not flip-flopping according to perks A change in America
That is what we need
It will take a miracle
We must pray for those who lead
May... they promote the family,
Faith, integrity, and good works
That alone improves the economy
Not flip-flopping according to perks
A change in America
That is what we need
It will take a miracle
We must pray for those who lead
May... they promote the family,
Faith, integrity, and good works
That alone improves the economy
Not flip-flopping according to perks A change in America
That is what we need
It will take a miracle
We must pray for those who lead
May... they promote the family,
Faith, integrity, and good works
That alone improves the economy
Not flip-flopping according to perks
Each Spark of Inspiration
Each Spark of Inspiration
Each spark of inspiration
Each revealed law
Is a blessing to that nation
And is available to all
The greatest leaders the world has known
From Muhammad to Confucious
To them a portion of God's light shown
To bless, inspire, and move us
'How very fortunate for mankind that God's word was given in diverse ways to the people of India, of Persia, of Babylon, of Arabia, of China, of Greece, of Rome, and of America. Each spark of inspiration, each revealed law, and each guideline for living was an expression of God's limitless love for the family of Adam. It mattered not whether the word came in high or low places or whether it was conveyed in loud or in muted voices. Some of God's light was reflected through a religious leader in ancient Arabia; additional light was received by an American religious leader in the nineteenth century. What mattered was that saving truth was received by man from God-the divine fountain of eternal truth. And what mattered even more was whether those who received such truths had sufficient reciprocating love and faith to live accordingly.'
'On 15 February 1978, the First Presidency of the LDS Church issued a statement to the world regarding God's love for all mankind. I desire to read portions of that statement. As I do so, you will note that thoughts previously mentioned are amplified. '
'Based upon ancient and modern revelation, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gladly teaches and declares the Christian doctrine that all men and women are brothers and sisters, not only by blood relationship from common mortal progenitors but also as literal spirit children of an Eternal Father.
The great religious leaders of the world such as Muhammad, Confucius, and the Reformers, as well as philosophers including Socrates, Plato, and others, received a portion of God's light. Moral truths were given to them by God to enlighten whole nations and to bring a higher level of understanding to individuals...
Consistent with these truths, we believe that God has given and will give to all peoples sufficient knowledge to help them on their way to eternal salvation, either in this life or in the life to come...
Our message therefore is one of special love and concern for the eternal welfare of all men and women, regardless of religious belief, race, or nationality, knowing that we are truly brothers and sisters because we are sons and daughters of the same Eternal Father.'
God's Love for Mankind
Elder Carlos E. Asay
Mormons and Muslims: Spiritual Foundations and Modern Manifestations, ed. Palmer, Spencer J., (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University 2002), 51-61.
Each spark of inspiration
Each revealed law
Is a blessing to that nation
And is available to all
The greatest leaders the world has known
From Muhammad to Confucious
To them a portion of God's light shown
To bless, inspire, and move us
'How very fortunate for mankind that God's word was given in diverse ways to the people of India, of Persia, of Babylon, of Arabia, of China, of Greece, of Rome, and of America. Each spark of inspiration, each revealed law, and each guideline for living was an expression of God's limitless love for the family of Adam. It mattered not whether the word came in high or low places or whether it was conveyed in loud or in muted voices. Some of God's light was reflected through a religious leader in ancient Arabia; additional light was received by an American religious leader in the nineteenth century. What mattered was that saving truth was received by man from God-the divine fountain of eternal truth. And what mattered even more was whether those who received such truths had sufficient reciprocating love and faith to live accordingly.'
'On 15 February 1978, the First Presidency of the LDS Church issued a statement to the world regarding God's love for all mankind. I desire to read portions of that statement. As I do so, you will note that thoughts previously mentioned are amplified. '
'Based upon ancient and modern revelation, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gladly teaches and declares the Christian doctrine that all men and women are brothers and sisters, not only by blood relationship from common mortal progenitors but also as literal spirit children of an Eternal Father.
The great religious leaders of the world such as Muhammad, Confucius, and the Reformers, as well as philosophers including Socrates, Plato, and others, received a portion of God's light. Moral truths were given to them by God to enlighten whole nations and to bring a higher level of understanding to individuals...
Consistent with these truths, we believe that God has given and will give to all peoples sufficient knowledge to help them on their way to eternal salvation, either in this life or in the life to come...
Our message therefore is one of special love and concern for the eternal welfare of all men and women, regardless of religious belief, race, or nationality, knowing that we are truly brothers and sisters because we are sons and daughters of the same Eternal Father.'
God's Love for Mankind
Elder Carlos E. Asay
Mormons and Muslims: Spiritual Foundations and Modern Manifestations, ed. Palmer, Spencer J., (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University 2002), 51-61.
A War Torn Nation
A War Torn Nation america, two or more gathered in my name, winston churchill
A War Torn Nation
This is an inspiring request
That can do nothing but bless
Our nation...under God
This call is for all..
A war torn nation
Called for organization
At a set time each day
All this group did was pray
Following Winston Churchill's lead
We can do this too
For our country is in need
Of calling upon God anew
I received this tonight from a friend in New Jersey. I think it is a good idea.
Subject: Evening Prayer Together...where two or three are gathered together in
my name.
Evening Prayer
Someone has said that if Christians really understood the full extent of the power we have available through prayer, we might be speechless. Did you know that during WWII there was an advisor to Churchill who organized a group of people who dropped what they were doing every day at a prescribed hour for one minute to collectively pray for the safety of England , its people and peace? There is now a group of people organizing the same thing here in America . If you would like to participate: Every evening at 9:00 PM Eastern Time (8:00 PM Central) (7:00 PM Mountain) (6:00 PM Pacific), stop whatever you are doing and spend one minute praying for the safety of the United States, our government, our troops, our citizens, and for a return to a Godly nation. If you know anyone else who would like to participate, please pass this along. Our prayers are the most powerful asset we have.
Please forward this to your praying friends.
A War Torn Nation
This is an inspiring request
That can do nothing but bless
Our nation...under God
This call is for all..
A war torn nation
Called for organization
At a set time each day
All this group did was pray
Following Winston Churchill's lead
We can do this too
For our country is in need
Of calling upon God anew
I received this tonight from a friend in New Jersey. I think it is a good idea.
Subject: Evening Prayer Together...where two or three are gathered together in
my name.
Evening Prayer
Someone has said that if Christians really understood the full extent of the power we have available through prayer, we might be speechless. Did you know that during WWII there was an advisor to Churchill who organized a group of people who dropped what they were doing every day at a prescribed hour for one minute to collectively pray for the safety of England , its people and peace? There is now a group of people organizing the same thing here in America . If you would like to participate: Every evening at 9:00 PM Eastern Time (8:00 PM Central) (7:00 PM Mountain) (6:00 PM Pacific), stop whatever you are doing and spend one minute praying for the safety of the United States, our government, our troops, our citizens, and for a return to a Godly nation. If you know anyone else who would like to participate, please pass this along. Our prayers are the most powerful asset we have.
Please forward this to your praying friends.
Answering Freedom's Cries
Answering freedom's cries
Takes unity and sacrifice
Takes knowing our history
And seeking God's power and glory
Takes unity and sacrifice
Takes knowing our history
And seeking God's power and glory
Believe in America
Believe In America - Behind the scenes at CPAC 2011
We believe in freedom, in liberty,
And in the American dream
This is the land of opportunity
Shining brightly to be seen
We can be resilient
New jobs can come about
We just need a new president
Who's a patriot throughout
Who still believes in America
That it is a nation under God?
A land born of miracles
With religious freedom being its call?
Who can raise the poor out of the dust
And lift the needy out of the dunghill?
But God's princes placed in trust
Humbly, looking to the heavens still
From the rising of the sun
To the setting in the West
Let our hearts to God be one
Through the Son who gives us rest
The Lord governs the sea and the land
For the blessing of His people
He skips little hills like lambs
Even causing mountains to tremble
Let us look for Him in history
And see He is our help and shield
Unto His name, praise and glory
That we have liberty still
Psalms 113, 114
We believe in freedom, in liberty,
And in the American dream
This is the land of opportunity
Shining brightly to be seen
We can be resilient
New jobs can come about
We just need a new president
Who's a patriot throughout
Who still believes in America
That it is a nation under God?
A land born of miracles
With religious freedom being its call?
Who can raise the poor out of the dust
And lift the needy out of the dunghill?
But God's princes placed in trust
Humbly, looking to the heavens still
From the rising of the sun
To the setting in the West
Let our hearts to God be one
Through the Son who gives us rest
The Lord governs the sea and the land
For the blessing of His people
He skips little hills like lambs
Even causing mountains to tremble
Let us look for Him in history
And see He is our help and shield
Unto His name, praise and glory
That we have liberty still
Psalms 113, 114
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